Variety-The Children’s Charity of Barbados continues to undertake initiatives aimed at enriching the quality of life of children who are sick, disadvantaged or living with special needs. Variety’s Gold Heart …
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Blame owners, culture not dogs, say trainers in response to recent attacks
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntIt’s not dogs but their owners who should be held responsible for mauling incidents, dog trainers said Tuesday, responding to public outcry after several reported dog attacks in recent weeks. …
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Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment Chad Blackman has suggested the country reevaluate its focus on agriculture and manufacturing. He called for a broadening of the traditional …
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A senior official of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has voiced concerns that the international community is not committing enough resources to back the Bridgetown Initiative …
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Barbados’ latest centenarian, David Gordon Murray, has been described as a product of his era, a man of faith, and a giving soul. Murray, an accountant by trade, celebrated his …
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Students at Frederick Smith Secondary School got a glance into the world of work on Tuesday during the school’s career showcase. Around 30 booths, including those showcasing dental care, disc …
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President of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) James Paul has dubbed the staging of the three-day Agrofest agricultural exhibition as a success, despite an “incident” during one of the exhibition’s …
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The Ministry of Energy and Business (MEB) has described as “fake news” information circulating on social media claiming that there has been a price adjustment for petroleum products, dated February …
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The Ministry of Energy and Business (MEB) has described as “fake news” information circulating on social media platforms claiming that there has been a price adjustment for petroleum products, dated February 17, …
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Abrahams urges faster progress on early warning strategy
by Shamar Bluntby Shamar BluntMinister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams has identified gaps in the country’s early warning system in which hours passed before emergency broadcasts from official channels and partners reached …